Tuesday, May 12, 2015

concept map - Labyrinthine Staircases




Concept map – Labyrinthine Staircase

Installation Pictures:

The labyrinth (10 Cal Tower) by Supermachine studioThe labyrinth (10 Cal Tower) by Supermachine studioThe labyrinth (10 Cal Tower) by Supermachine studioThe labyrinth (10 Cal Tower) by Supermachine studio










Description of Installation:

This concrete tower of interconnecting red staircases was designed by Thai firm Supermachine Studio. The Labyrinth was designed for a spot on the edge of a park near Bang Saen Beach, a coastal resort 60 miles east of the Thai capital. The concrete structure also has the nickname 10 Cal Tower – a reference to the number of calories expelled by a typical person ascending the stairs from base to summit. At each level, terraces and staircases diverge to connect with different branches of the structure, creating various routes to the summit but also providing nooks for children to hide in during games.

"The project was started by questioning performances of generic playgrounds today, which are facilities for the youngsters to spend time on actively, and the adult left aside being passive," explained the designers. "Playing hide and seek in The Labyrinth is, for us, an activity that allows parents to spend more time with their kids," they added.

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